Cathay Pacific
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Cathay Pacific Passenger Statistics
Cathay Pacific’s strong growth trend in 2026 over 2025 continues with April’s passenger data. The airline carried 2.668 million passengers in May of 2026 up from 2.284 in May 2025. That 16.8% growth year-over-year tracks almost perfectly with the performance achieved in Q1 by the airline. Load factor also remained particularly strong at 86.8% in…
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Days After Air China, Cathay Pacific Expands Its A350F Order
Interestingly, only a few days after Air China, Cathay Pacific comes along and also increases its order for A350F aircraft. The A350 will become the dominant force in the Cathay group operations as it already operates the A350-900 and A350-1000. The order will further strengthen Cathay Pacific’s position as a cargo operator as it looks…
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Cathay Pacific’s most stylish lounge reopens – The Wing First Class Lounge at HKIA
Following the reopening of the Pier at Hong Kong International Airport, Cathay Pacific unveils its newly renovated The Wing. The new lounge will welcome First Class and Emerald One World status holders. It features newly renovated dining areas with a la carte catering, along with five cabanas with private full-size bathtubs and day beds. A…
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Complete Cathay Pacific Fleet Guide 2026: 179 Aircraft Analysis & Route Operations
Cathay Pacific is executing a massive HK$100 billion fleet modernization to defend its premium yields. We break down the airline’s shift to A330neos for regional routes, the economics of its A350 long-haul backbone, and exactly how to identify the new Aria Suite Business Class on retrofitted Boeing 777-300ERs.
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Cathay Pacific Closes 2025 Carrying 28.8 Million Passengers
Cathay Pacific achieved another year with growth exceeding 26% in terms of passenger volumes. Overall 28.8 million passengers flew via Hong Kong with an 85% load factor.
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Cathay Pacific Brings Back the Iconic “Lettuce Leaf Sandwich” Retro Livery for Its 80th Anniversary
Cathay Pacific is marking its “80 Years Together” anniversary by reviving its classic green-and-white “Lettuce Leaf Sandwich” livery. The first retrojet is A350-900 B-LRJ, with a 747 freighter due next, alongside vintage uniforms and a new merchandise line.
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Cathay Pacific Expands Complimentary Inflight Wi-Fi to More Passengers
Many airlines have been expanding significantly the number of passengers they offer free onboard wifi to on flights. Among those doing so in Asia is Cathay Pacific. However, the Hong Kong based airline has gone down a more gradual opening of access rather than letting everyone in at the same time. After having let its…
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Cathay and Uber Taxi Partner to Turn Rides into Rewards
Building up frequent flyer miles is an art. You’ve got to stay up to date with all the most recent product updates and chose what helps you boost your accrual. This might be an interesting one for any Cathay Pacific frequent flyer based in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong based airline has partnered with Uber…
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Cathay Pacific Beijing Lounge 2025: Complete Guide to the Redesigned Capital Airport Experience
Cathay Pacific‘s journey to return to top dog status in international civil aviation has made significant leaps forward since borders reopened post-pandemic. The airline has modernized its fleet, ordered new aircraft and this year reopened its newly redesigned lounges at Hong Kong International Airport and now a second for the year at the strategically important…
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Cathay Pacific Expands Boeing 777-9 Fleet with 14 New Aircraft Orders in 2025
After a few tough years going through the early 2020s Cathay Pacific is finding its stride again regaining lost ground. Financial results are looking positive and the airline is investing significantly, once again, in its fleet. The airline is among those that have decided to order the new Boeing mega twin engine aircraft the 777X.…